Senior Teaching Fellow: Chemical & Process Engineering

confidential; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 27,500 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international technological university seeks a Senior Teaching Fellow in Chemical & Process Engineering. This role involves leading curriculum development, delivering innovative teaching, and engaging in research activities. The position offers a supportive and collaborative environment, emphasizing professional development and work-life balance. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and impactful innovation, where your contributions can make a significant difference in students' lives and the broader society. If you are passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation of engineers, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Relocation Support

Family-Friendly Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Chemical Engineering curriculum.
• Manage student assessment processes and provide guidance to students.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Teaching Techniques

Student Assessment

Leadership

Research Skills

Education

Good Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Title: Senior Teaching Fellow: Chemical & Process Engineering

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and implementation of the Chemical Engineering curriculum at the Bahrain campus, working closely with Glasgow-based staff alongside the Bahrain-based team.
2. Lead the delivery of a range of teaching materials at undergraduate level, including contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research- and pedagogy-informed approach to learning.
3. Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and materials which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students, in collaboration with Glasgow-based colleagues.
4. Provide leadership, support and guidance to colleagues and students as appropriate.
5. Manage and resolve student issues, acting on student feedback in a timely, responsible manner.
6. Design and manage processes in relation to student assessment, examination, and feedback activities, in close collaboration with Glasgow-based colleagues.
7. Lead scholarship activities developing and producing learning resources and strategies and disseminating results through publication in professional journals and/or presentation at external conferences as appropriate, including taking opportunities to collaborate with Glasgow-based colleagues and building wider collaborator networks.
8. Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity and a growing range of leadership and management experience.
9. Engage in, where appropriate, Department/School, Faculty and/or University senior administrative and management functions, for example by convening or participating in relevant committees.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required:

Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Chemical and Process Engineering or related discipline.

You’ll be rewarded with:

• Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.
• Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.
• Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.
• Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.
• Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure:

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.